How does lymph node stay after infection? Will there be any side effects for laser hair removal?

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I had fungal infection in the bikini area due to which there was a swollen lymph node. It's been 2 months since then and I can still feel the lymph node, does not hurt though. Should I be worried? I'm planning to go for laser hair removal. Will there be any side effects because of it? I was on antibiotics for 4 weeks

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Hormones create hair follicles and for the face your hormones are the strongest on the body.  Your hair grows in three different phases and it is required for you to have a laser hair removal treatment done every 4 weeks to catch the hair in the growth phase.   You will notice your hair thin out and the growth cycle slow down after each treatment. After the hair is completely gone after 6-8 treatments it is recommended to have a maintenance session done every 6 months to a year.  Please consult with a physican before having any treatments done .

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thanks for you question. I have never seen lymph node reaction to laser hair removal in any location. I think that this is more likely to be an unrelated problem or illness. You may want to seek medical evaluation if the problem persists. Best of luck!

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